Lyon vs Chelsea

Emma Hayes makes seven changes to her Chelsea Women team to face Lyon tonight with both Sam Kerr and Lauren James returning to the starting line-up.

[Guro Reiten](/en/teams/profile/guro-reiten) and fit-again [Erin Cuthbert](/en/teams/profile/erin-cuthbert) in attack. [Melanie Leupolz](/en/teams/profile/melanie-leupolz) supports [Sophie Ingle](/en/teams/profile/sophie-ingle) in midfield and there are also starts for [Ann-Katrin Berger](/en/teams/profile/ann-katrin-berger), [Eve Perisset](/en/teams/profile/eve-perisset) and [Kadeisha Buchanan](/en/teams/profile/kadeisha-buchanan), the latter two against their former club. [tickets for the game are on sale now](https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=CFGV_PL_MPV&orgid=56269&eventId=1294&_gl=1*1ig05xk*_ga*MTYxMjYyNTUxOS4xNjc3ODYwMTY4*_ga_0SXVVHPVKT*MTY3OTQ5MDgwMC4xMTguMS4xNjc5NDkxMDYxLjAuMC4w*_fplc*cW9OclZaalZNdXhDSyUyRkxiMHc5UyUyQmt4ODZOb08zakFvVDd5S015WjFyMkphVlVTaFJadVMyZGUlMkJ1MHVFa0V3V0hnblBFaUw5ZHF2RUpqNiUyRnhLalclMkZhU3p3aDN4WmpMQUVhZXBMZE9jYjdacTRIOWV6Q2xGNGtlaHVoVXRGZyUzRCUzRA..#/event/E1294/ticketlist/?view=sections&minPrice=9&maxPrice=25&quantity=1&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false), with prices starting at just £9 for adults and £1 for juniors and seniors.

Chelsea will play the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final clash against defending European champions Lyon on Wednesday evening.

[Fran Kirby](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/12/womens-football/1140399-were-ready-to-take-on-the-challenge-paul-green-steps-in-for-emma-hayes-ahead-of-man-united-clash.html), [Pernille Harder](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/11/womens-football/1140305-chelsea-vs-manchester-united-womens-super-league-preview-gameweek-15-2023.html), and Katerina Svitkova due to long-term injuries. [Erin Cuthbert](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/05/womens-football/1139662-emma-hayes-and-jonas-eidevall-look-ahead-to-the-wsl-conti-cup-final.html) is a doubt for the midweek excursion to France after missing the last three games due to injury. [Emma Hayes](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/18/womens-football/1141140-reading-vs-chelsea-vitality-womens-fa-cup-preview-quarter-final-2023.html)' side went unbeaten after facing the likes of PSG and [Real Madrid](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/17/womens-football/1140982-our-game-is-being-recognised-for-all-the-right-reasons-emma-hayes-reflects-on-the-current-status-of-womens-football.html) and after proving that they can compete with the best, her side should be confident to battle for the European title this year. [Ada Hegerberg](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/05/07/womens-football/1070365-catarina-macario-is-showing-early-signs-of-brilliance-can-she-become-a-world-class-centre-forward.html) is approaching a return following a long injury setback, and if cleared she will appear on the bench. [Selma Bacha](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/03/15/womens-football/1063607-analysis-why-selma-bacha-is-olympique-lyon-feminins-future.html) is set to start after returning from a brief absence to play in Lyon's past two games. [Groupama Stadium](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/02/03/arsenal/1100443-loan-watch-mid-season-update.html) in France, on the 22nd of March. [Ann-Katrin Berger](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/26/womens-football/1138963-chelsea-2-0-arsenal-efficient-blues-see-off-arsenal.html), [Kadeisha Buchanan](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2015/12/24/germany-bundesliga/582597-vavel-uk-s-top-50-women-s-footballers-of-2015-50-41.html), [Melanie Leupolz](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/05/04/womens-football/1070036-tottenham-women-vs-chelsea-womens-super-league-preview-team-news-predicted-line-ups-ones-to-watch-and-how-to-watch.html), [Lauren James ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/12/womens-football/1140473-emma-hayes-and-sam-kerr-wax-lyrical-as-chelsea-go-top-of-the-table.html)and [Sam Kerr ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/16/womens-football/1140864-kelly-chambers-hopes-her-side-raises-their-game-against-chelsea.html)were all rested in Sunday's game against Reading and are more than anticipated to start. [Reading](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/19/womens-football/1141199-reading-1-3-chelsea-fa-cup-holders-coast-into-the-semi-finals.html) at the weekend sealed their spot in the [FA Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/19/womens-football/1141254-carla-ward-lost-for-words-after-cup-win.html) semi-finals, whilst also maintaining the possibility to complete the treble. [Amandine Henry](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2018/12/21/womens-football/960791-vavel-uks-top-100-female-footballers-of-2018-20-1.html) in the opening leg. [Chelsea](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/19/womens-football/1141263-gareth-taylors-city-need-to-learn-from-cup-defeat-at-villa.html). [Stamford Bridge](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/19/premier-league/1141211-four-things-we-learnt-as-chelsea-come-unstuck-against-dyches-toffees.html) next week. [Champions League](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/21/womens-football/1141339-manu-zinsberger-signs-contract-extension-ahead-of-champions-league-quarter-final-arsenal-shouldnt-fear.html) for the eighth time last season with a 3-1 triumph against [Barcelona](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/31/womens-football/1133206-womens-super-league-stars-past-and-present-among-those-named-on-the-kings-new-years-honours-list.html) in the final.

Eight-time Women's Champions League winners Olympique Lyonnais Féminin are always a thorn on the side of their opponents, no matter their form.

[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV87sG3Dti0) Doing so will require playing our best at their best, and that is what manager Emma Hayes is doing today with her selection. Eight-time Women's Champions League winners Olympique Lyonnais Féminin are always a thorn on the side of their opponents, no matter their form.

How to watch Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women in the Champions League, including kick-off time & team news.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's best performance in the tournament came in the 2020-21 season when they finished as runners-up to Barcelona. The French outfit have won all four games at home in 2023 and are yet to concede. Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women How to watch Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women on TV & live stream online Chelsea Women team news & squad Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women date & kick-off time

Everything you need to know as the Women's Champions League quarter-finals continue.

Chelsea are holding their own though. She slips a pass over to the left where Reiten runs onto it and curls a first time finish into the far bottom corner! She threads the ball up to Sara Dabritz who cuts onto her left foot then whips a shot narrowly wide of the far post. 40 mins: Cascarino plays Carpenter in behind Jess Carter before making an overlapping run to take the ball into the box. Perle Morroni makes a fine driving run down the left wing before slipping the ball past Eve Perisset. [Women’s Super League](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/womens-super-league) but are yet to translate that dominance onto the European stage.

Lyon Women · 1. Christiane Endler · 12. Ellie Carpenter · 21. Vanessa Gilles · 3. Wendie Renard · 5. Perle Morroni · 26. Lindsey Horan · 11. Damaris Egurrola · 10.

But the show is very much back on the road now and the last time they failed to win a match, in fact, was the stalemate against Juventus at the end of that group stage in December. Then Sam Kerr is chasing on to a long ball over the top, but Endler comes out and deals with it comfortably. Wendie Renard brings the ball out of defence after Chelsea try to lump a ball into their left-hand channel. There’s a little scramble close to the Blues’ goal but Kerr helps with defensive duties and the visitors are able to clear their lines. Carpenter chases on to a diagonal ball to the Lyon right, but she can’t keep it in play. 9 min: Suddenly, after a ball from the back by Renard, Marozsan flicks it through and Le Sommer is one-on-one with Berger in the Chelsea goal! The home team are certainly on top here early doors – but they are yet to fashion a clear-cut chance. It looks like Kerr tries to play a one-two with James, but the ball breaks kindly for Lyon’s defenders and they can clear. 13 min: Lyon threaten again when Carpenter chips a good ball inside to Marozsan, and she helps it on to Le Sommer. Reiten has time to formulate a plan, and she wisely decides to hit the ball first-time, curling it right-footed beyond Endler and into the net. Dabritz does extremely well to buy a yard or two in a pocket of space on the edge of the area with several Chelsea defenders crowding around her. 33 min: Lyon try to answer back with an intricate little move on the edge of the area but nothing comes of it.

How to watch Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women in the Champions League, including kick-off time & team news.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's best performance in the tournament came in the 2020-21 season when they finished as runners-up to Barcelona. The French outfit have won all four games at home in 2023 and are yet to concede. Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women How to watch Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women on TV & live stream online Chelsea Women team news & squad Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women date & kick-off time

Olympiques Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women. Women's Champions League Quarter Final. 5:45pm, Wednesday 22nd March 2023. Stade des Lumieres.

Chelsea Women are playing a big Champions League match today in France and a live video stream of the action can be viewed here for free below...

[tickets for the game are on sale now](https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=CFGV_PL_MPV&orgid=56269&eventId=1294&_gl=1*18ue0py*_ga*MTYxMjYyNTUxOS4xNjc3ODYwMTY4*_ga_0SXVVHPVKT*MTY3OTQ4MDc4Mi4xMTUuMS4xNjc5NDgxOTg0LjAuMC4w*_fplc*cW9OclZaalZNdXhDSyUyRkxiMHc5UyUyQmt4ODZOb08zakFvVDd5S015WjFyMkphVlVTaFJadVMyZGUlMkJ1MHVFa0V3V0hnblBFaUw5ZHF2RUpqNiUyRnhLalclMkZhU3p3aDN4WmpMQUVhZXBMZE9jYjdacTRIOWV6Q2xGNGtlaHVoVXRGZyUzRCUzRA..#/event/E1294/ticketlist/?view=sections&minPrice=9&maxPrice=25&quantity=1&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false), with prices starting at just £9 for adults and £1 for juniors and seniors. [Emma Hayes](/en/teams/profile/emma-hayes)'s side are playing the trophy holders in a quarter-final tie with this game the first leg. Chelsea Women are playing a big Champions League match today in France and a live video stream of the action can be viewed here for free below...

How to watch Lyon Women vs Chelsea Women in the Champions League, including kick-off time & team news.

N/A Meanwhile, Chelsea's best performance in the tournament came in the 2020-21 season when they finished as runners-up to Barcelona. The French outfit have won all four games at home in 2023 and are yet to concede. The Blues are the reigning English champions, and it should be a cracker of a match.

Get a report of the Lyon vs. Chelsea 2022-23 UEFA Women's Champions League, Quarterfinals football match.

In Wednesday's other quarterfinal first leg, Paris Saint-Germain were handed a triple whammy at home to Wolfsburg in the space of five second-half minutes. Despite pressure from the hosts, Chelsea stood firm to claim the narrow win and consign Lyon to their second home loss to English opposition in the Champions League this season. Guro Reiten's first-half goal helped Chelsea beat Lyon 1-0 to put the London club a step closer to the semifinals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.